Carlina acanthifolia
Carlina acanthifolia, commonly known as the thistle-leaved carline, is a resilient perennial herb native to rocky European terrains. Highly valued in traditional herbalism, this plant features distinctive, spiky foliage and striking composite flowers. It is primarily studied for its potent bioactive compounds and diverse therapeutic applications in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Carlina acanthifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Carlina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carlina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Carlina acanthifolia, is known by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Akanthusblättrige Eberwurz, while in Albanian, it is called Ushojza gjethedashter. Its name varies further in other cultures, being known as Gövdəsiz yumaqotu in Azerbaijani, eguzki-lore labur in Basque, and безстъблена решетка in Bulgarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Akanthusblättrige Eberwurz | Wikidata |
| sq | Ushojza gjethedashter | Wikidata |
| az | Gövdəsiz yumaqotu | Wikidata |
| eu | Eguzki-lore labur | Wikidata |
| bg | безстъблена решетка | Wikidata |
| pl | Dziewięćsił akantolistny | Wikidata |
| fr | Cardabelle | Wikidata |
| fr | Carline à feuilles d'acanthe | Wikidata |
| fr | Chardousse | Wikidata |
| fr | Pinchinelle | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence can be noted specifically within Poland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found throughout Southwestern Europe in both France and Spain. Its range also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of Albania. Finally, the species is documented as growing in the Balkan region of Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carlina acanthifolia, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties, which are concentrated within its subterranean structure. The root serves as the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic use, often being harvested and dried for various traditional remedies. Due to its chemical composition, this root is frequently utilized in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues and inflammatory conditions.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carlina acanthifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carlina oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carlina oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Carlina acanthifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carlina acanthifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcer, skin diseases, stomach diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |